Like It Matters Radio with Scott V. Black

Scott V. Black
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Our World and our country are changing rapidly.  Things are confusing, and it seems like many of us are under assault.  What to do?  Turn on your radio for an HOUR OF POWER.  Way of Warrior Podcast brings clarity to the confusion and an understanding of how we can be manipulated into thinking and doing things without our conscious awareness. If you want to change your world, you must change your thinking. Mr. Black helps you understand all three parts of the human experience: Mental, Physical and Spiritual. Previously titled, Like It Matters Radio, is radio, Like It Matters: Inspirational, Educational and Applicational. Mr. Black is creator and host of Like It Matters Radio.  Mr. Black has been inspiring radio audiences since 2015, and we can proudly say, “There is nothing on the radio like it”. Black reminds many of Paul Harvey, with his storytelling and common-sense approach to the issues of the day.  Your Radio Life Caddy brings his 30 years of Leadership Training/Development and Coaching with a unique blend of the psychological disciplines of Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Logotherapy, Emotional Intelligence, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Multiple Intelligences, biology, physiology, and the science of Right/Left Brain development into an entertaining and educational journey for an hour. Mr. Black takes this frame, as a launching pad, as he encourages and delves into issues of the day. His emotionally intelligent approach deals with Personal Development, political issues, and social patterns in a powerful way; sprinkled with stories, poetry, the Word of God, and humor- creating an HOUR OF POWER that will leave listeners thinking bigger thoughts, and seeing a bigger picture! Listen to Like It Matters Radio daily, reclaiming your power and your freedom! Less Follow the show: Website Facebook  

  1. It Matters

    5D AGO

    It Matters

    If everything in life comes down to people… then here’s the truth most leaders miss:   It matters how you lead them.   On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black breaks down the core of leadership through one central idea: People are the ultimate commodity.   Not replaceable. Not transactional. But the driving force behind culture, performance, and legacy.   This episode connects four powerful frameworks that explain how people actually work:   Hebb’s Law – repeated experiences wire the brain Mimetic Theory – people imitate what they see and desire Social Learning Theory – behavior is modeled and reinforced Attachment Theory – trust and connection shape performance     Put simply: People are shaped by what they experience, what they see, and who they’re connected to.   That’s why leadership isn’t a title—it’s a loop.   Mr. Black introduces the PEC framework:   Permission – your actions give others permission to act Example – what you model speaks louder than what you say Culture – the environment reinforces what becomes normal     Because people are always watching. And what you do is what gets repeated.   This episode also challenges listeners to move beyond survival and success into significance—a life built not around self, but around others. A life where you operate as:   A Warrior – fighting for what matters A Leader – setting the standard others follow A Conduit – pouring into others, not just storing for yourself     Leadership is not about you. It’s about who you’re building, lifting, and multiplying.   This episode also features a timely conversation with Ray Moore of the Exodus Mandate Project, addressing the growing tension around homeschooling and the role of parents, government, and belief systems in shaping the next generation.   Because at the end of the day:   Better people create better culture. Better culture creates better outcomes. And that only happens when leaders understand…   It matters.   Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
  2. Kairos - The Time is Now

    MAR 24

    Kairos - The Time is Now

    You don’t need more time. You need to recognize the time you’re already in.   On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black breaks down the difference between Chronos and Kairos:   Chronos is the ticking clock Kairos is the appointed moment     And here’s the shift: You were not dropped randomly into time. You were placed into a Kairos moment—a divinely timed intersection where your gifts, your story, and your calling collide with purpose.   This is not just another day. This is your moment.   Mr. Black challenges listeners to confront the reality that everything we do—or don’t do—is driven by our belief systems. If your thinking is off, your life will follow. But when your mind is renewed, everything changes.   This episode connects:   Neuroscience (how the brain rewires through repetition and meaning) NLP (how we code experience and create emotional states) Scripture (renewing the mind, guarding the heart, living with purpose)   Because transformation isn’t random—it’s structured.   You’ll also be reminded of a powerful truth: You are not your body. You are not your brain. You are a spirit, designed with intention, wired for purpose, and called for impact. Mr. Black brings it home with a clear leadership mandate:   If you want to lead, succeed, and make an impact— you must get into the people business.   Because the greatest asset, the greatest cost, and the greatest opportunity in life… is people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
  3. Choice? Or No Choice? Choose!

    MAR 17

    Choice? Or No Choice? Choose!

    Life is a series of decisions. Some are easy. Some are painful. Some feel impossible. But one truth remains: not choosing is still a choice.   On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black confronts the power—and danger—of indecision. While having choices is often a blessing, too many options can create confusion, fear, and paralysis. Add in FOMO, past trauma, negative self-talk, and doubt, and many people end up stuck on the fence instead of stepping forward.   This episode explores the reality that Scripture often presents life in simple contrasts: life or death… blessing or curse… light or darkness… the narrow path or the wide road.   You can’t live in two opposing realities at the same time. Eventually, a decision must be made.   Mr. Black also examines how each person is uniquely wired with different strengths through the lens of Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences—reminding listeners that leadership, intelligence, and influence show up in many forms. The key is recognizing your design and committing fully to your path.   Through powerful stories—from Darwin’s encounter with Jemmy Button to the leadership legend of “burning the boats”—this episode illustrates what happens when people remove the option to retreat and commit completely to purpose.   Because breakthrough moments in life often come down to a single decision: drawing a line in the sand and saying, “I’m all in.”   Success doesn’t appear automatically. Cows don’t give milk without work. Rocks don’t split without repeated blows. Dreams don’t chase you—you pursue them.   The leaders who change their lives—and the world around them—are the ones who choose, commit, and refuse to turn back.   Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min
  4. How is your Vision Clear?

    MAR 10

    How is your Vision Clear?

    Every leader talks about vision. Few actually define it.   On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black challenges listeners to examine whether their vision is truly clear—or just wishful thinking. Real vision begins with three simple but powerful questions:   Where am I now? If you don’t know your starting point, you can’t chart a course. Where am I going? What does the destination look like, sound like, and feel like? What will it take to get there? Every outcome requires steps, disciplines, and habits to move from Point A to Point B.     This episode explores how leaders define success, how identity shapes direction, and why purpose must anchor vision. You’ll also unpack the difference between operating from a Fear Operating System (FOS) or a Growth Operating System (GOS)—the internal framework that gives meaning to every decision.   Mr. Black connects vision with practical transformation tools, including:   The four stages of change: Awakening, Unlearning, Repatterning, and Integration The four laws of behavior change from Atomic Habits The leadership mindset of the 5 P’s Warrior: Peaceful, Powerful, Present, Purposeful, and People-centric     Because vision without systems becomes frustration. And vision without identity becomes drift.   Leadership starts with knowing:   Who you are. Why you are here. What your purpose is. And whose you are.   When those questions are answered, vision becomes clear—and action becomes inevitable.   Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min
  5. You are More Than Enough

    MAR 3

    You are More Than Enough

    What if the problem was never that you weren’t smart enough… but that you were measured by the wrong standard?   On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black confronts one of the deepest identity wounds in our culture: the belief that we are “not enough.” Not intelligent enough. Not gifted enough. Not qualified enough.   It’s time for a paradigm shift.   Moving from the traditional IQ mindset—where intelligence is fixed, narrow, and test-based—to the MIQ reality rooted in Dr. Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences. There aren’t one or two ways to be smart. There are at least eight distinct intelligences—linguistic, logical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic—and every person carries a unique combination.   The question is not how smart are you? The question is how are you smart?   This episode explores:   The shift from fixed intelligence to developmental capacity Why standardized testing misses the uniqueness of the individual The connection between brain development and fingerprint formation How each brain lobe corresponds to distinct cognitive strengths Why identity must precede performance     At the core of this message is Imago Dei—the truth that you are created in the image of God. Leadership does not begin with titles, platforms, or applause. It begins with identity.   The world says: earn your worth. God says: you were created with it.   Through biblical “eschatological reversal,” Scripture shows a pattern: the weak are chosen, the overlooked are elevated, ashes become beauty, and what the world calls worthless Heaven calls gold.   This is not motivational hype. This is identity alignment.   Einstein struggled in traditional classrooms but changed physics. Michael Jordan was cut before he became legendary. Oprah had no elite credentials but built an empire through relational intelligence.   Different wiring. Same truth. More than enough.   You are not defined by a score, a label, or a past failure. You are uniquely designed—with purpose in your patterns.   Stand in the mirror and declare it: “I am smart enough. I know myself. I never give up.”   This is a leadership episode about identity, intelligence, and unlocking the potential already wired within you.   Because when you live your life like it matters… it does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 min
  6. The Pedagological Tools of Jesus

    FEB 24

    The Pedagological Tools of Jesus

    What made Jesus the most transformational leader in history?   It wasn’t volume. It wasn’t position. It wasn’t force.   It was mastery of language, story, pattern, and identity.   On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black breaks down the literary and pedagogical tools of Jesus—the teaching methods that didn’t just inform minds, but transformed hearts.   From parables and metaphor… to shock reversals and rhetorical questions… to hyperbole, contrast, and narrative indirection…   Jesus didn’t argue people into change—He led them into self-discovery.   You’ll explore powerful frameworks including:   The pattern of transformation—“Unless a seed dies…” The 5 Pillars of Transformation: Identity, Mindset, Habits, Relationships, and Purpose How patterns shape emotion and behavior Why leaders must see the pattern beneath the problem     This episode also confronts one of the most misunderstood words in our culture: love. Not sentimental feeling. Not fragile emotion. But sacrificial action. Jesus demonstrated a kind of love that often offended before it healed, corrected before it comforted, and confronted before it restored.   Because love is not defined by how it is received— but by its truth and its intent.   You’ll be challenged to consider:   Are you reacting to problems… or decoding patterns? Are you leading from identity… or from insecurity? Are your words shaping minds… or just filling space?     True leaders understand this: You don’t respond to the stimulus. You respond to your story about the stimulus.   Change the story. Change the state. Change the behavior. Change the outcome.   This is leadership at the level of identity, language, and transformation.   Because leaders who see problems stay frustrated. Leaders who see patterns change the world.   Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does.     Be sure to Like and Follow us on our facebook page! www.facebook.com/limradio   Instagram @likeitmattersradio Twitter @likeitmatters   Get daily inspiration from our blog www.wayofwarrior.blog   Learn about our non profit work at www.givelikeitmatters.com   Check out our training website www.LikeItMatters.Net   Always available online at www.likeitmattersradio.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
  7. What's In Your Toolbox, Leader?

    FEB 17

    What's In Your Toolbox, Leader?

    If we’re all in the people business, then every leader needs to ask one question:   What tools are in your toolbox?   On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black unpacks the science and structure behind human behavior, motivation, and transformation. After nearly 34 years in the human potential field, he makes it clear:   Nobody is broken. We are programmed.   People run patterns—of thought, emotion, belief, and identity. And leaders who understand those patterns don’t just manage behavior… they transform it.   This episode weaves together powerful frameworks including:   Hebb’s Law – Neurons that fire together wire together Social Learning Theory – People model what they see Mimetic Theory – We imitate what we desire Attachment Theory – Secure relationships shape performance NLP patterning – Change the “how,” and the outcome changes     You’ll also explore the deeper layers of transformation—Environment, Behavior, Capabilities, Beliefs, Identity, and Purpose—and why identity is the ultimate leadership superpower.   If a pattern can be seen, it can be changed. If it can be changed, it can be repeated. If it can be repeated, it becomes a new reality.   This episode equips leaders with practical insight to move, influence, and grow people from the inside out.   Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does.     Be sure to Like and Follow us on our facebook page! www.facebook.com/limradio   Instagram @likeitmattersradio Twitter @likeitmatters   Get daily inspiration from our blog www.wayofwarrior.blog   Learn about our non profit work at www.givelikeitmatters.com   Check out our training website www.LikeItMatters.Net   Always available online at www.likeitmattersradio.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
  8. What Type of Leader Are You?

    FEB 10

    What Type of Leader Are You?

    There are only three options in life: lead, follow, or get out of the way. So here’s the real question—what type of leader are you becoming? On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black goes straight at the heart of leadership: not titles, not positions, but the ability to move people. Leadership isn’t about control—it’s about motivation. About influence. About what moves others when pressure rises and culture shifts. This episode begins in the space between—that critical moment between stimulus and response where decisions are made, identity is revealed, and leadership either forms… or fractures. Mr. Black explores how drift happens quietly, how leaders lose clarity inch by inch, and why the leaders who last are the ones who anchor themselves before the pressure hits. You’ll be challenged to examine: What leadership actually is—and what it isn’t Why every movement (good or destructive) has leaders behind it How drift rewrites identity if it goes unchecked The difference between Drift Leaders and Anchor Leaders Mr. Black breaks down five core leadership styles—Prophetic, Restorative, Transformational, Servant, and Transactional—highlighting their strengths, their shadows, and when each one matters most. He also connects transformational leadership directly to biblical discipleship, showing why inner change is the only path to lasting impact. This episode dives deep into the neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual reality of drift—how repetition reshapes the brain, how compromise becomes normal, and how identity becomes the only true immunity against manipulation and pressure. The message is clear:Leaders who don’t know who they are will drift.Leaders who do know who they are become anchors. This is an Hour of Power for anyone willing to look honestly at their influence, their convictions, and the kind of leader they are becoming—whether they realize it or not. Because leadership isn’t optional.You’re already influencing someone. The question is: what are you leading them toward? Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does. Be sure to Like and Follow us on our facebook page! www.facebook.com/limradio Instagram @likeitmattersradio Twitter @likeitmatters Get daily inspiration from our blog www.wayofwarrior.blog Learn about our non profit work at www.givelikeitmatters.com Check out our training website www.LikeItMatters.Net Always available online at www.likeitmattersradio.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Our World and our country are changing rapidly.  Things are confusing, and it seems like many of us are under assault.  What to do?  Turn on your radio for an HOUR OF POWER.  Way of Warrior Podcast brings clarity to the confusion and an understanding of how we can be manipulated into thinking and doing things without our conscious awareness. If you want to change your world, you must change your thinking. Mr. Black helps you understand all three parts of the human experience: Mental, Physical and Spiritual. Previously titled, Like It Matters Radio, is radio, Like It Matters: Inspirational, Educational and Applicational. Mr. Black is creator and host of Like It Matters Radio.  Mr. Black has been inspiring radio audiences since 2015, and we can proudly say, “There is nothing on the radio like it”. Black reminds many of Paul Harvey, with his storytelling and common-sense approach to the issues of the day.  Your Radio Life Caddy brings his 30 years of Leadership Training/Development and Coaching with a unique blend of the psychological disciplines of Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Logotherapy, Emotional Intelligence, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Multiple Intelligences, biology, physiology, and the science of Right/Left Brain development into an entertaining and educational journey for an hour. Mr. Black takes this frame, as a launching pad, as he encourages and delves into issues of the day. His emotionally intelligent approach deals with Personal Development, political issues, and social patterns in a powerful way; sprinkled with stories, poetry, the Word of God, and humor- creating an HOUR OF POWER that will leave listeners thinking bigger thoughts, and seeing a bigger picture! Listen to Like It Matters Radio daily, reclaiming your power and your freedom! Less Follow the show: Website Facebook  

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